Oh, what a hard decision it would be to choose between the all-new Chevy Corvette Z06 and the Nissan GT-R Nismo. Both have 600-ish hp, although the Nissan is heavier, and both sprint off the line like stabbed rats – under 3 seconds for the GT-R and just over 3 for the Z06.
The two cars were put to the test comparatively by MotorTrend in what I think is one of their most enjoyable head-to-head videos in a while. It has something to do with the fact that the cars are kind-of evenly matched, although the Vette is faster once on the move, and even in the corners it’s super-close.
In fact, the Z06 recorded higher lateral G than the GT-R and also recorded a better figure eight time than it. Its tires may have given it the edge, as they are the uber-sticky Michelin Pilot Cup 2s. They also help it stop quicker too.
Enough reading; check out the video after the virtual jump!